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P229 RNE

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,850 mi
Last recorded153,850 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 RNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 153,850 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 144,440 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 144,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 140,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 135,344 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 129,149 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 123,400 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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P229 RNE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P229 RNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P229 RNE registered?

P229 RNE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P229 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 RNE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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